The versatility of the Maverick played a key role while hiking (a.k.a. sweating) uphill and making my way along a knife edge in Summit County,… Read More »Duckworth Maverick Snorkel Hood:The Last Base Layer You’ll Need to Buy
Sometimes seen as an aid-specific tool for the pin scars on big-wall routes in Zion and Yosemite, offset cams can be invaluable almost anywhere.
After a day of cruising through the rolling hills and trees surrounding Brainard Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, under constant wet snow, the High-E… Read More »Voormi High-E Hoodie: Technical Wool, Perfected
I never gave too much thought to my socks. In general, any pair of mid-weight wool socks would have been interchangeable for most days out… Read More »Lorpen TEPAP Socks: Want to save $700? Try a $70 pair of socks
I’ve been wearing the Mountain Standard Hooded Down jacket practically nonstop for the last three months. It came with me up El Cap this winter,… Read More »Mountain Standard Hooded Down: A Down/Synthetic Blend That’s Easy on the Budget
DTS BUGrip provides a comfortable, somewhat cushy, and nimble ride, with positive traction for nearly all conditions.
I rarely find a backpacking or climbing equipment problem that cannot be solved with intelligent application of webbing and Speedy Stitcher. And because its potential… Read More »Speedy Stitcher: Fix Everything
With slim webbing straps, light weight and, of course, the ponytail hole, the Elia offers women-specific features that suggest it may have even been designed… Read More »Petzl Elia Helmet: Hair Hole For She-Climbers
What started as a gift from a client that I planned only to wear out of courtesy, inadvertently became my go-to layer for climbing, skiing… Read More »Ibex Shak Lite FZ Sport: Frontcountry Function
A finely crafted approach shoe should handle the approach and descent, sure. But it should also allow you to step into 5.fun terrain without hesitation.… Read More »Scarpa Gecko Guide: Lizard-Like Traction
This bag is pure luxury, but if you’re into the whole ultra-light minimalist scene, you’ll probably be disappointed.
Helmets can be so top heavy the straps can’t hold them in position. You look back at your partner and his frontal lobe is shining… Read More »C.A.M.P. Speed Helmet: The Lightest Lid
